Explore the world's strangest races and the serious competitors seeking to break new world records! From toilet racing to the fastest freefall time, take a look at some of the strange things people do as you measure the time it takes to set a world record. Students will gain confidence measuring time and data as they explore the concepts in meaningful ways.

By integrating math and literacy skills, and providing real-word examples of problem solving, this high-interest math reader makes learning mathematics simple, relevant, and fun.

• Full-color mathematical charts and diagrams provide students with rich tasks that promote reasoning and higher-order thinking skills.
• The DOK-leveled Math Talk section includes questions that facilitate mathematical discourse and activities that students can respond to at school or at home.
• Let's Explore Math sidebars and the extensive Problem Solving section provides numerous opportunities for students to practice what they have learned.
• Text features such as a glossary, index, captions, and a table of contents increase understanding and build academic vocabulary.